In a match that felt more like a statement than a contest, England delivered a thunderous performance to dismantle the West Indies by 37 runs, completing a ruthless T20 series sweep in Southampton on Tuesday.
From the moment the first ball was bowled, England showed no interest in moderation. What unfolded was a clinical exhibition of power hitting and tactical precision, led by an unforgiving top order and capped by a relentless bowling unit.
Ben Duckett headlined the batting onslaught with an explosive 84 off 46 deliveries—equal parts elegance and aggression. But this wasn’t a one-man show. Jamie Smith, looking like a veteran in only his second series, contributed a rapid 60 from 26 balls, setting a tempo the West Indies could never match.
Their 120-run partnership in under nine overs laid the foundation for chaos. By the time Jacob Bethell entered the fray and unleashed 36 from just 16 balls, including a devastating trio of sixes in a single over, England had already turned the match into a formality.
The final total—248 for 3—was not just imposing, it was emblematic of England’s rising white-ball confidence. It matched their highest-ever T20 score at home, and symbolized a side in complete control under the leadership of Harry Brook, now six wins unbeaten as captain.
West Indies, to their credit, had moments of individual defiance. Rovman Powell carved out an unbeaten 79 with authority, and Shai Hope offered flashes of resistance with 45. But beyond them, the visitors stumbled under pressure.
England’s bowlers maintained the upper hand throughout. Luke Wood (3 for 31) and Liam Dawson struck early, ensuring West Indies were always on the back foot. Brydon Carse’s dismissal of Hope all but shut the door on any comeback fantasy.
As the dust settles, England walks away not only with a clean sweep, but with renewed depth, form, and intent heading into the summer. For the West Indies, the tour offered brief sparks—but it’s the glow of England’s dominance that lights the scoreboard.
